How to Register a New XP OS With Microsoft
Microsoft Windows XP operating systems require "Activation" and "Registration" shortly after the operating system is installed and running. If the computer is not activated and registered within 30 days after installation, the boot up process will stop at the logon screen, preventing the user from accessing the computer desktop until the "Activation" and "Registration" process is completed. Register a newly installed Windows XP operating system over the Internet in about 10 minutes.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer with a fresh installation of Microsoft Windows XP connected to the Internet
Instructions
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Select the "Start" button, then choose "All Programs" in the menu that appears, and then click "Activate Windows."
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Select the "Yes, let's activate Windows over the Internet now" radio button, and then click the "Next" button. Then on the "Register with Microsoft?" window choose the "Yes, I want to register and activate Windows at the same time" radio button, and then click the "Next" button.
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Enter your first name, last name, current address and city, state or province, postal code, country or region, and email address in the fields provided on the "Collecting registration data" window. Click the "Next" button and then the "OK" button to complete the "Activation" and "Registration" process.
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